Family to appeal against killer's imminent releasepublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
The Parole Board confirms it had allowed Warren Leblanc's release "following an oral hearing".
Read MoreFamily to appeal against killer's imminent releasepublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Police force 'has deteriorated', inspectors saypublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsDerbyshire Police's performance in reducing crime and keeping people safe has deteriorated, inspectors have said, external.
The force has been told it requires improvement in both areas by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary Zoe Billingham, following a review of its performance in 2018/19.
She said: "I have concerns about the performance of Derbyshire Constabulary in keeping people safe and reducing crime.
"I have seen some deterioration in performance in important areas, including operational effectiveness and efficiency."
Ms Billingham continued: "My overall assessment is that Derbyshire Constabulary’s performance has declined since our last inspection.
"I am reassured however that the force has taken a range of immediate steps to address the matters highlighted in our inspection, and I will monitor improvements closely."
Derbyshire Police, external said the identified shortcomings were "a direct consequence of 10 years of austerity where our frontline officers and staff have been working beyond their capacity to protect the public".
Fire at The Range brought under controlpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA "large scale fire" at a retail park in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, has now been extinguished.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze at The Range, off Station Road, just after 05:00.
At its height 55 firefighters were at the scene and a drone was used to help the incident commanders in charge.
Image source, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceAt 14:00 the service announced the fire was out and that most of their appliances had left the scene.
It added a fire investigation is now taking place.
Nottinghamshire Police to test electric vehiclespublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
BBC Radio NottinghamNottinghamshire Police are set to buy four electric vehicles to see how they will work as police cars.
The force could have the cars on the roads as soon as the summer.
The county's police and crime commissioner Paddy Tipping said he wants to make the force greener.
He added: "We want to see what we can do on the limited mileage [of the car], and we're speaking to the council and energy companies about the charging points.
"And if it's successful clearly we'll do more."
Image source, PA MediaBow and arrow threat to McDonald's staffpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineA police helicopter was used to hunt for a man who threatened staff in a McDonald's with a bow and arrow.
The suspect went into the restaurant in Castle Marina, Nottingham, at about 19:50 on Thursday but it is unclear the nature of the threats.
Image source, GoogleNo-one was injured and no arrests have been made but officers said they were taking the incident "very seriously".
They have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
'Disgusting' piles of dog poo 'horrify' parentspublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Dog faeces ended up in one child's hair and parents say it is putting the health of pupils at risk.
Read MoreA52 bridge restrictions to remain over weekendpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Part of Clifton Bridge will remain closed after inspections found steel within the structure had corroded.
Read MoreFox rescued after getting tangled in football netpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsIt would seem football and foxes don't always mix well in Leicestershire.
This fox had to be rescued from a school playing field in Market Harborough after getting tangled up in the goal net.
Image source, Leicestershire Wildlife HospitalThe school groundsman contacted the Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital after finding the animal last month.
The hospital posted on Facebook: "He had tangled himself up around his neck and chest, which caused him breathing difficulties made worse by panic so we had to work fast.
"He was exhausted so we decided to take him in for a couple of nights to monitor."
Image source, Leicestershire Wildlife HospitalHe was found to not have any serious wounds and was released close to where he was found 48 hours later.
A52 to remain shut until next weekpublished at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsA busy section of the A52 in Nottingham is going to remain closed until early next week, it has been announced.
Image source, Highways EnglandHighways England closed the road eastbound on Thursday afternoon, saying damaged steel underneath Clifton Bridge needed to be assessed.
One lane of the westbound carriageway was then also closed.
The closures caused long delays on the A52 in both directions on Friday morning.
Other roads in and around Nottingham have also been heavily congested.
Highways England has now confirmed the restrictions will remain in place "until early next week".
Pupils egged in 'coronavirus-related' attackpublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
The boys had eggs thrown at them as they returned to their school in Market Harborough.
Read MoreDrug deal murder accused 'was only the driver'published at 12:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
John Williams says he had no involvement in the killing of Simon Jones at a park in Derby.
Read MoreTerror expert 'scared' after street attackpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Noor Dahri had chemical sprayed in his eyes before he was beaten, punched and kicked in the attack.
Read MoreThe Range fire: Crews scale down retail park responsepublished at 10:12 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says it is scaling down its presence at the scene of a retail park fire.
At its height 55 firefighters were tackling the blaze at The Range, off Station Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, which began just after 05:00.
Image source, Mick SharmanNearby roads and a primary school were closed.The retail park itself remains shut.
There are no reports of injuries and an investigation into the cause is due to begin.
Image source, Mick SharmanRetail park closed due to 'large scale fire'published at 08:56 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Greig Watson
Reporter, BBC News OnlineTwelve fire engines have been called to a "large scale fire" in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
Crews, including some from Derbyshire, went to The Range Store on Station Road just after 05:00.
Image source, Mick SharmanThe surrounding retail park has been closed but Station Road has reopened.
There are no reports of any injuries but nearby residents have been asked to keep their windows closed while the incident continues.
A52 closure causing major disruption across Nottinghampublished at 08:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
BBC Radio NottinghamThe closure of the eastbound carriageway of the A52 at Clifton Bridge is continuing to cause major disruption this morning.
Damage was spotted to steel under the road during routine checks of the concrete structure yesterday.
The road is closed eastbound from the A453 at Queen's Drive, down towards Clifton Lane.
A lane is closed on the westbound carriageway and there are lane restrictions for the Queen's Medical Centre on Beeston Road also, as emergency works continue.
Meanwhile, it's absolutely solid heading through the city - there are queues backing on to Crown Island and a number of bus routes are being affected.
Image source, GoogleA52 in Nottingham still shut due to bridge defectpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Alex Regan
BBC NewsRush-hour commuters in Nottingham are being affected by the continued closure of the A52.
The eastbound carriageway remains shut after emergency works needed to be carried out on Clifton Bridge.
Yesterday Highways England said there was a "defect" on the underside of the road.
Both carriageways are expected to be closed until at least 12:00.
Image source, Highways EnglandWatch: Today's weather for the East Midlandspublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherIt's a foggy start but skies will clear later. The wind will then pick up this evening ahead of unsettled weekend.
Here's your full forecast...
Media caption, Watch: Today's weather for the East Midlands
Van Gogh 'projection' exhibition arrives in citypublished at 00:54 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2020
Leicester is one of two UK cities to host the event, which will run in a redundant medieval church.
Read MoreMan charged with firearms offencespublished at 18:06 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsA 49-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences in connection with an incident in Long Eaton on Wednesday.
Derbyshire Police said officers were called to a property on Briar Gate at about 07:45 after receiving reports about a man with a firearm.
Stephen Cross, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and having a firearm with intent to resist arrest, and will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Six bailed as murder inquiry continuespublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2020
Liam Barnes
BBC NewsFive men and a woman, who were arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a man was found at an allotment, have been released on bail.
Andrew Jackson, 55, was found by officers off Prospect Drive in Shirebrook on 26 January.
Derbyshire Police said the six people were a 51-year-old woman and five men aged 26, 27, 37, 39 and 44.
Det Insp Christopher Marriott said the investigation "is still very much ongoing".
Image source, Derbyshire Police